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Burgess Statement On October Unemployment Numbers November 6, 2009 -Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-Texas), a member of the Joint Economic Committee, released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announcement that the national unemployment rate reached 10.2 percent in October: “Last week economists hesitantly rejoiced because of a positive GDP, but today’s risi... More Burgess Statement On Fort Hood Shooting November 5, 2009 -Today’s shooting at Fort Hood Army Base in Killeen, Texas is shocking and deeply saddening. My thoughts and prayers are with the soldiers and civilians at Fort Hood and their families, the nurses and doctors who attended to the wounded during this emergency, and all Americans who are struggling to understand this tragic incident... More Click here for more Press Releases Burgess in the News
Value of individual coverage mandates questioned October 26, 2009 -Large-scale individual mandates aren't necessarily the most effective way to get people to enroll in health insurance, a panel of experts said during a meeting held by the Congressional Health Care Caucus. Such a mandate, which is under consideration as a component of healthcare reform, “is problematic in a free society,” an... More Letter to the Editor: Congressman supports kidney bill October 20, 2009 -Dear Editor, I agree with Kerry Solan’s “Medicare policy needs revision” op-ed piece on Oct. 13 that changes are needed to the Medicare policy regarding kidney transplant patients. There are a lot of misaligned incentives in the Medicare program, and this is one of them, which is why I think it is important that Congress... More Click here for more Burgess in the News Columns
Results of 2008 Farm Bill Survey June 11, 2008 -Thank you to everyone who took my 2008 Farm Bill Survey. It is important to me that I hear your opinions and insight into the issues facing Americans today, such as agriculture policy. I encourage you to take my new survey and let me know what you think Congress should do to respond to rising fuel prices. This sur... More Wrap-Up: Burgess Tele-Town Hall on May 20, 2008 May 21, 2008 -Last night’s tele-town hall was another success. I called 34,000 of my constituents who reside in the Northeast portion of Tarrant County and over 6,000, or 18%, of you stayed on the line to listen and share your opinions. I took 11 questions from participants, there were 150 individuals who requested to ask a question, and 14... More Personal Statements
UPDATED: Information About H1N1 (Swine Flu) October 27, 2009 -UPDATED: Information on the Swine Flu Tarrant County Public Health to offer free H1N1 vaccines to pregnant women and children with chronic illnesses. WHEN: Friday, October 30th, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: Birdville ISD W.G. Thomas Coliseum, 6108 Broadway, in Haltom City For more information, click here. Letter of Guida... More Update From Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. August 26, 2009 -As I’ve traveled Texas’ 26th District during the August District Work Period, I’ve heard from North Texans spanning from Gainesville to Fort Worth and Frisco to Ponder. Health care reform has been the main topic of interest, but I’ve also heard from North Texans on federal spending, cap and trade and budget deficits. I appre... More Click here for more Personal Statements |
